Identifying microbial functional guilds performing cryptic organotrophic and lithotrophic redox cycles in anaerobic granular biofilms. by Zachary Flinkstrom, Samuel J Bryson, Bojan Pelivano, Pieter Candry, Kristopher A Hunt, Mari-Karoliina H Winkler

“…Comparisons with metagenomes derived from a variety of natural and engineered ecosystems confirmed that the enriched denitrifying bacteria were similar to populations typically found in wetlands and biological nitrogen removal systems. Analysis of read alignments to individual genes within the forty MAGs identified conserved genomic features that were representative of the functions that distinguished functional guilds. …”
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Structural-functional brain network coupling during cognitive demand reveals intelligence-relevant communication strategies by Johanna L. Popp, Jonas A. Thiele, Joshua Faskowitz, Caio Seguin, Olaf Sporns, Kirsten Hilger

“…Individual differences in intelligence have been linked to characteristics of structural and functional brain networks. Here, we consider their alignment, the structural-functional brain network coupling (SC-FC coupling) during resting state and during active cognition, to predict general intelligence. …”
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Utility of the New York heart association functional classification compared to other measures: A systematic review by Kelly D. Stamp, Marilyn A. Prasun, Thomas P. McCoy, Lisa Rathman

“…A more objective way to improve accuracy of New York Heart Association Functional Classification could be to assign metabolic equivalent levels to each functional class.For future directions, a clear objective definition of functional class that is in alignment with the associated symptoms is needed to ensure consistent assignment. …”
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Manipulating the water–air interface to drive protein assembly for functional silk-like fibroin fibre production by Rafael O. Moreno-Tortolero, Juliusz Michalski, Eleanor Wells, Flora Gibb, Nick Skaer, Robert Walker, Louise Serpell, Chris Holland, Sean A. Davis

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A novel dual-functional catalyst-stirrer system based on modified galvanized mesh for the Biginelli reaction by Mojtaba Nouri, Reza Dadashi, Karim Akbari Dilmaghani, Morteza Bahram, Masoud Faraji

“…This study introduces a novel approach for the Biginelli reaction, utilizing a modified commercial galvanized mesh as a dual-function material that acts both as a catalyst and a magnetic stirrer. …”
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Insights from Femtosecond Transient Absorption Spectroscopy into the Structure–Function Relationship of Glyceline Deep Eutectic Solvents by Rathiesh Pandian, Clemens Burda

“…This study aimed to determine the structure–function relationship (SFR) for ChCl–glycerol mixtures, a deep eutectic solvent (DES), by investigating their microscopic solvation dynamics and how it relates to their macroscopic properties across varying concentrations of ChCl. …”
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Functionalization strategies for sustainable plant fiber composites: A comprehensive review of techniques, performance and future directions by Hassan Tawsif Tazwar, Maisha Farzana Antora, Md Zillur Rahman

“…The review further highlights the need for regionally adaptable, low-cost, and circular functionalization techniques to meet industrial processing demands. …”
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Anapc5 and Anapc7 as genetic modifiers of KIF18A function in fertility and mitotic progression by Carleigh Nesbit, Whitney Martin, Anne Czechanski, Candice Byers, Narayanan Raghupathy, Ardian Ferraj, Jason Stumpff, Laura Reinholdt

“…Abstract The kinesin family member 18 A (KIF18A) is an essential regulator of microtubule dynamics and chromosome alignment during mitosis. Functional dependency on KIF18A varies by cell type and genetic context but the heritable factors that influence this dependency remain unknown. …”
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Increased functional potency of multi-edited CAR-T cells manufactured by a non-viral transfection system by Aine O’Sullivan, Sarah Case, Aisling McCrudden, Emer Hackett, Louise Gallagher, Darren Martin, Gillian P. Johnson, Kirti Mahadik, Thomas Kienzle, Jude Kevin Lim, Aya Nashat, Kartik Srinivasan, Mark W. Lowdell, Lisa O’Flynn, Jamie Frankish

“…Improving manufacturing processes to preserve cell health and function of edited T cells is equally critical. Here, we report that Solupore, a Good Manufacturing Practice-aligned, non-viral physicochemical transfection system, can be used to manufacture multi-edited CAR-T cells using CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoproteins while maintaining robust cell functionality. …”
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Investigation of a Vacuum Ejector Used in a Dynamic Function Vehicle Tire Air Control Valve by Y. S. Korkmaz, A. Kibar, K. Suleyman Yigit, E. Erturk, Z. Doğruyol

“…Consequently, the tyre valve must be capable of generating negative pressure when necessary to function effectively. While the CTIS includes a compressed air reservoir and a pressure pump for reservoir filling, it lacks a dedicated vacuum pump to create negative pressure. …”
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Revealing the potential of functionalized FeS2 composites as efficient photocatalysts for improved removal of cationic and anionic dyes by Vahid Mohammadbeigi, Ebrahim Allahkarami, Amirreza Azadmehr

“…This study investigates the enhancement of pyrite (FeS₂) through functionalization with silanol (SiO₂) and silanol-amino (SiO₂-NH₂) groups to optimize its adsorption and photocatalytic performance for removing cationic (methylene blue, MB) and anionic (methyl orange, MO) dyes. …”
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EduFuncSum: a function-wise progressive transformer for code summarization in undergraduate programming education by Yi Rong, Manping Xu, Roubing Li, Lin Xin, Wenting Bao

“…Traditional end-to-end summarization models generate isolated descriptions for individual functions, but they often fail to convey how multiple functions interact, limiting their pedagogical value. …”
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Bacterial diversity and functional insights in the endosphere and rhizosphere of Adenosma bracteosum, an endangered species at different growth stages by To-Uyen-Thi Nguyen, Thanh-Dung Nguyen, Thi-Tho Nguyen, Thuy-Trang Pham, Thao-My-Thi Tran, Phu-Tho Nguyen, Thi-Pha Nguyen, Quoc-Khanh Hoang, Huu-Thanh Nguyen

“…Additionally, predictive metagenomic analysis indicates that the root endosphere exhibits a higher functional abundance of gene families, underscoring the critical functional roles that endophytic bacteria may play in supporting plant functions. …”
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Comparative analysis of HKTs in six poplar species and functional characterization of PyHKTs in stress-affected tissues by Xiaojiao Liu, Lincui Shi, Hezi Bai, Jing Wang, Anmin Yu, Aizhong Liu, Ping Li

“…However, the evolution of HKTs in Populus species and their functions require further investigation. In this study, we identified 16 HKTs from six Populus species. …”
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Structural and functional roles of conserved residues of human papillomavirus (HPV) E2 protein and biological consequences by Sean Fletcher, Esther E. Biswas-Fiss, Subhasis B. Biswas

“…The HPV E2 protein is a central regulator of viral replication and oncogene expression, making it a critical determinant of HPV-associated malignancies. While its core functions are conserved, variations within the E2 protein are thought to contribute to the differential oncogenic potential among HPV types, though the structural basis for this remains incompletely understood. …”
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Validating Data Interpolation Empirical Orthogonal Functions Interpolated Soil Moisture Data in the Contiguous United States by Haipeng Zhao, Haoteng Zhao, Chen Zhang

“…Data Interpolation Empirical Orthogonal Functions (DINEOF+) is an interpolation technique that uses singular value decomposition (SVD) to address missing data problems. …”
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A systematic review of alterations in brain activation and intensity following stroke: implications for integration and functional outcomes by Amirul Azri, Noorazrul Yahya, Umi Nabilah Ismail, Muhammad Aminuddin Ashari, Hanani Abdul Manan, Hanani Abdul Manan

“…BackgroundStroke remains a leading cause of disability, making it critical to understand the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms for effective rehabilitation. Task-based functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) provides valuable insights into brain activation patterns; however, its correlation with clinical evaluations is not yet fully understood. …”
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A cross-sectional study on the long-term impact of COVID-19: Symptoms, disability and daily functioning by Soraya Maart, Rebecca A. Hofmeyr, Justin J. Muller, Lehlohonlo B. Tserere

“…Post-COVID syndrome (PCS) has debilitating effects on functioning and quality of life, potentially qualifying it as a disability. …”
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An enhanced gene function analysis platform for Gastrodia Elata integrating further omics data and analysis tools by Bingbing Pan, Jingjie Zhang, Jiangxin Yang, Hang Yang, Qi Pan, Panpan Zhu, Jun Li, Jiaotong Yang

“…Through this platform, we identified that the GeMYB4 gene may function as a potential suppressor of flavonoid biosynthesis. …”
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Prescribed Fire Effects on Hummingbird Taxonomic and Functional Diversity in Pine–Oak Forests in West-Central Mexico by German Miguel Quijano-Chacón, Sarahy Contreras-Martínez, Verónica Carolina Rosas-Espinoza, Oscar Gilberto Cárdenas-Hernández, María Faviola Castillo-Navarro

“…Notably, species richness did not align with functional richness, as the fire-suppressed site exhibited the highest functional diversity. …”
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